Rotax-Owner.com has released the latest in a series of e-Learning Technical Videos. This latest video covers the proper procedures for adjusting the BING carb slide needles. This needle adjustment may be required when overly high mag drops above 300 rpm are experienced from incorrect mixture settings. Such a procedure may be required when transitioning from […]
‘The Flight for the Human Spirit’ pilot to discuss cutting edge technology in his LSA
Michael Combs will speak at an open house hosted by US Aviation at the Denton Municipal Airport (DTO) in Texas Feb. 6. In a joint meeting that will be attended members of the Texas Pilot’s Association, Combs will discuss the cutting edge technology that has been installed into the Remos GX aircraft that he’ll be […]
Leading Edge gets Sallie Mae approval
Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), a Bend, Oregon-based helicopter flight school, has received approval to offer Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loans for helicopter flight training. Recent enhancements have enabled Sallie Mae to offer this loan program to a wider variety of students, according to officials at the flight school. “In addition to our affiliation with […]
Archangel ADAHRS get FAA nod
Archangel Systems Inc. has received FAA TSO approval to manufacture its family of Air Data Attitude Heading Reference Systems (ADAHRS), including the AHR150A and AHR300A. These ADAHRS meet all the requirements of TSO C5f for an Unslaved Direction Gyro (using all solid state MEMS sensors), C4c for Pitch and Bank, and C6e for Gyro Stabilized […]
Get connected with Miller and win
As part of its “Connect With Miller and Win” campaign, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. will give away a welding or plasma cutting package valued at more than $2,700 to a randomly selected subscriber to one of the company’s eNewsletters. Three additional winners will receive an iPod touch. You can enter by going to MillerWelds.com/connectwithMiller, and […]
Cessna damaged by grate
This February 2008 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: None. Location: Jenks, Okla. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was taxiing to a parking spot. He noticed a […]
Ask Paul: More on hot engine starts
Q: I’d like to offer my response to a hot engine start (What is the procedure for a hot engine start?). If I know I’m going to have a quick turnaround after engine shutdown, this is what I do: I throttle up to about 1,500 rpm, then I turn the fuel selector to off. By […]
New concerns about ethanol production
These two articles document new concerns about ethanol production and its impact on our environment. Corn Ethanol Climate Positive … in 100 Years A Possible Negative Impact of Ethanol Production on Water Quality The GAfuels Blog is written by three private pilots concerned about the future availability of fuels for piston-engine aircraft. They are: Dean […]
LearnToFlyDay.com launches
In support of International Learn to Fly Day, which was announced at AirVenture 2009, Pilot Journey has launched LearnToFlyDay.com, a website that will list Learn to Fly Day events across the country. Through LearnToFlyDay.com, Pilot Journey, a web-based referral service that helps link students with flight schools, will provide a collection of services at no […]